1. Choose an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh. (One that you are able to find information on) 2. Research at least 3 websites to fill in the chart. Collect and link the sites to your work page. 3. Use the information from your work page chart to write 200+ word history of your pharaoh in 3-4 paragraphs with subheadings.
Paragraphs should be organized into these sections and include one or more primary source references. For digital presentations you may include 3-5 primary source document copies (pictures) with appropriate captions.
Introduction (Introduce your Pharaoh with time period and basic biographical information and one sentence that refers to a major accomplishment or what they are known for) 4-5 sentence and 50+ words
Reign (Provide a written account of their reign, events and people or places involved) 7-8 sentences of 75+ words.
Accomplishments (What are they best known for and why? How did their reign impact Ancient Egypt?) 7-8 sentences of 75+ words
Conclusion (Write a 75+ word concluding paragraph that contains the major impact of your Pharaoh with an attempt to connect their accomplishments and reign to today. What did they do that impacts or affects our lives today? Think of art, architecture, math, engineering and agriculture. 5-7 sentences of 75+ words
If you are unable to find specific contributions or impacts of your Pharaoh broaden your analysis and evaluation of it to include Ancient Egyptian contributions and impacts in general.
Pharaoh Research Assignment for Second Floor 6th Grade.
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1. Choose an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh. (One that you are able to find information on)2. Research at least 3 websites to fill in the chart. Collect and link the sites to your work page.
3. Use the information from your work page chart to write 200+ word history of your pharaoh in 3-4 paragraphs with subheadings.
Paragraphs should be organized into these sections and include one or more primary source references. For digital presentations you may include 3-5 primary source document copies (pictures) with appropriate captions.
- Accomplishments (What are they best known for and why? How did their reign impact Ancient Egypt?) 7-8 sentences of 75+ words
- Conclusion (Write a 75+ word concluding paragraph that contains the major impact of your Pharaoh with an attempt to connect their accomplishments and reign to today. What did they do that impacts or affects our lives today? Think of art, architecture, math, engineering and agriculture. 5-7 sentences of 75+ words
If you are unable to find specific contributions or impacts of your Pharaoh broaden your analysis and evaluation of it to include Ancient Egyptian contributions and impacts in general.YouTube King Tut Song from the 1920s
The Undying Legacy of Ancient Egypt_New York Times
Legacy of Ancient Egypt
New World Encyclopedia Egyptian Contributions
BBC Ancient Egyptian Contributions to Modern Society
santafeenrichment 6th Grade World History Page
Pharaoh Research Submission Page Group 1
Pharaoh Research Submission Page Group 2
Resources, Ideas and Extensions for 6th grade Social Studies
Interactive World Atlas Great for a quick resource on ancient civilizations and timelines.
Ancient History Timeline A very comprehensive timeline with links and resources.
A great tour of the Lascaux caves ant their drawings.
Egypt Game - The Magic Lesson
An Introduction the Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Ancient History Online Encyclopedia
Pearson Online Text and Study Resources
Online Textbook Password C7E6F4F89A Use as a resource from home.